2026:JHHC:15257 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No. 2878 of 2026 …… Ram Pravesh Yadav, aged about 54 years, son of Subachan Ahir, resident of M.O.C.P BCCL Colony, Chand Kuya, P.O.- Jharia & P.S.-Tisra, District-Dhanbad(Jharkhand) …. Petitioner(s) -VERSUS- 1.The Bharat Coking Coal Limited through its Chairman- cum-Managing Director, having its office at Koyla Nagar, P.O. and P.S.- Koyla Nagar, District- Dhanbad (Jharkhand) 2.The General Manager, Bastacolla Area, Bharat Coking Coal Limited having it office at Vikash Bhawan, Bhagatdih, P.O. and P.S. Jharia, District Dhanbad (Jharkhand) 3.The Area Manager (H.R), Bastacolla Area, Bharat Coking Coal Limited having it office at Vikash Bhawan, Bhagatdih, P.O. and P.S. Jharia, District Dhanbad (Jharkhand) 4.The Project Officer, ABDKG Colliery Bastacolla Area, Bharat Coking Coal Limited having it office at Golakdih, P.O. Jharia and P.S. Tisra, District Dhanbad (Jharkhand) …..Respondent (s) …… CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Saurabh Shekhar, Adv Ms. Nidhi Kumari, Adv For the Respondent : Mr. Amit Kr. Das, Adv …… 2/12.05.2026 1. Having heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying therein for the following reliefs: i. Service Linked Upgradation - due w.e.f. 01.01.2006; ii. Service Linked Promotion - I due w.e.f. 01.0.1.2014; iii. Service Linked Promotion - II due w.e.f. 01.01.2022; II. For issuance of appropriate writ(s), orders), direction(s) specifically a writ in the nature of mandamus; commanding upon the respondents to release the above mentioned benefits, along-with appropriate increment and the arrears of salary, in view of the fact that the petitioner has completed the requisite 8+8+8 years of service, as is mandatory to release such benefits, provided under the provisions clause no. 2.11.0, of NCWA-VII & VIII of Coal India. III. For issuance of appropriate writs), orders), direction(s) specifically a writ in the nature of mandamus; commanding upon the respondents to release appropriate penal interest, for the delay in releasing the above-mentioned benefits. even despite of the fact that the petitioner has preferred series of 2026:JHHC:15257 2 representations, and further the above-mentioned benefits are statutory obligations of the respondent-BCCL, under the provisions of NCWA; 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the petitioner is fully entitled for the prayer made in the instant writ application; as such, he submits that this case may be disposed of by giving liberty to the petitioner to file fresh representation before the concerned respondent for redressal of his grievance. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits that since no counter affidavit has been filed; as such the petitioner may approach the concerned respondent for redressal of his grievance. 5. Having regard to the aforesaid submissions and looking to the prayer made in the instant writ application, the same is hereby disposed of by directing the petitioner to approach the 2nd respondent by filing a fresh representation along with all relevant documents. The moment 2nd respondent receives the representation; he shall take a decision in the matter with regard to the claim raised in the writ application after verification of the record in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of 10 weeks from the date of receipt/production of copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the instant writ application stands disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J) 12.05.2026 Amardeep/ Uploaded on 27.05.2026